Justice system must be centred around children’s rights – otherwise lives are at risk
Maria Galli, our Legal Officer, writes about Scotland’s practice of imprisoning children and why it should stop immediately.
Mental health investment needs to be targeted so it can make a difference
Gina Wilson, our Head of Strategy, revisits a blog from December 2020 on improvements that need to be made in children's mental health services.
Children’s rights in the digital world: the UK’s opportunity to create ground breaking legislation
On Safer Internet Day 2022 ‘All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online’, Head of Strategy, Gina Wilson writes about strengthening the draft Online Safety Bill to better protect
When did 12 become the age at which we stopped caring about children?
The change to the minimum age of criminal responsibility doesn't go far enough, writes Children and Young People's Commissioner Bruce Adamson.
Young Adviser Beth marks International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
To celebrate International Day Of Persons With Disabilities, one of our Young Advisers has written a blog about upholding disabled people’s rights.
“Despite my overwhelming nervousness, I did it. And I did it well.” Young Adviser Lewis on speaking to an audience about children’s rights
To mark World Children’s Day and the importance of listening to young people, 14-year-old Lewis blogs for us on how he overcame his fears and addressed a webinar hosted by our office and Together.
“Listen to youngsters to make the world a better place,” says Young Adviser Sophie
For International Youth Day our Young Adviser blogs on food and poverty in Scotland.
Commissioner: Children and young people must be priority as Scotland opens up again
In this article that originally appeared in the Scottish Sun, Commissioner Bruce Adamson makes it clear: children and young people must be the priority as we emerge from the Covid pandemic.
Poverty is a human rights issue for children and young people in Scotland. These are steps that must be taken to address it
Head of Strategy Gina Wilson on the steps that can be taken to address child poverty, ahead of today's debate in the Scottish Parliament.